‘J&K dispute should be resolved peacefully as per bilateral agreement’ : China-Pak joint statement

Joint statement after China-Pak bilateral meeting

Chinese PM Li Qiang and Pakistani PM Shahbaz Sharif

Islamabad (Pakistan) – ‘The Jammu and Kashmir is a ‘leftover issue from history’. It is related to the United Nations resolution and should be resolved peacefully in accordance with bilateral agreements,’ mentioned a joint statement released by China and Pakistan. Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang arrived in Pakistan for the Shanghai Cooperation Conference held here. He had separate bilateral meetings with Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and President Asif Zardari. Pakistan and China then issued a joint statement as above.

“The Jammu and Kashmir issue should be resolved peacefully as per bilateral agreements!”#China–#Pakistan issue Joint Statement after Bilateral Meeting

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1. Both countries emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and stability in South Asia and the need to resolve all pending disputes. The joint statement also said that they opposed any unilateral action.

2. Regarding the attack on Chinese personnel in Pakistan, Pakistani President Zardari said, “Those who detest the friendship between Pakistan and China are trying to harm the Sino-Pakistan Economic Highway and our bilateral relations; but they will not be successful.” He thanked China for its support on the Kashmir issue.

Editorial Perspective

Kashmir is an integral part of India. So no one else should talk about it. India now needs to start talking about Tibet issue on the global platform to give a befitting reply to China.